Traders with less than 1000U in capital, instead of frequently trading, should first pause and adjust their mindset.



Crypto trading emphasizes rule enforcement, not luck. The less capital you have, the more cautious you should be—like an experienced hunter, staying patient and disciplined.

There was a novice trader with only 600U in his account. Initially, he was trembling when placing orders, afraid that one mistake would wipe out his capital. Later, he followed a systematic set of trading rules: within a month, his account grew to 6000U; in three months, it reached 20,000U, all without a margin call. This is not luck; it’s a victory of discipline.

**Step 1: Divide your funds into three parts to keep a backup**

Split your capital into three portions. Use 200U for day trading, focusing only on mainstream coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum, taking profits when they rise 3%-5%; use another 200U for swing trading, waiting for clear opportunities, with a holding period of 3-5 days, aiming for stable returns; keep the remaining 200U as a reserve, not touching it even in extreme market fluctuations—that’s the confidence to turn things around.

What about those traders risking thousands of U in full positions? When prices go up, they get cocky; when they fall, they panic. They never make it to the end. Truly profitable traders know how to keep some money on the sidelines.

**Step 2: Follow the trend, don’t waste energy in consolidation**

80% of the market time is spent sideways, frustrating traders. Frequent trading just hands over fees to the platform. Without clear signals, stay put; with signals, act decisively. When profits reach 12%, take out half—locking in gains is the real peace of mind.

The rhythm of experts is like this: "Do nothing if possible; when you act, you hit the mark." During account doubling, steadily take profits, avoiding chasing highs or killing lows.

**Step 3: Use rules to tame your emotional beast**

Never risk more than 2% on a single trade; exit immediately when the stop-loss is hit. When profits exceed 4%, reduce your position size by half, letting the remaining position pursue further gains. Never add to a losing position; don’t let emotions drag you into deep pits.

You don’t need to predict market movements perfectly every time, but you must always stick to your rules. The essence of making money is using a system to control the impulses to act recklessly.

Small capital is not scary; what’s scary is the mindset of always trying to "turn things around in one shot." With 600U, growing to 20,000U is not about luck but about respecting rules, exercising patience, and enforcing discipline.
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PerpetualLongervip
· 10h ago
Sounds good, but when the market comes, I still have to add positions. The stop-loss strategy is just a scam. I just want to hold steady and break even.
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MEVSandwichMakervip
· 10h ago
600U rolling to 20,000 sounds impressive, but did that guy also go through a few liquidation experiences to come to that conclusion...
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NestedFoxvip
· 10h ago
You're right, small amounts should be handled cautiously. Going all-in and pushing hard will eventually lead to liquidation.
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Whale_Whisperervip
· 11h ago
Sounds right, but I've seen too many people break their discipline after just three days... Execution is the hardest part of this process.
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NeverVoteOnDAOvip
· 11h ago
From 600 to 20,000 is really impressive, but to be honest, most people can't do it. Just the 2% stop-loss alone can discourage a lot of people.
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NeonCollectorvip
· 11h ago
The words are correct, but most people simply can't do it. A set of rules sounds good in theory, but when it comes to actual execution, emotions take over and everything falls apart.
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